Getting started

[Raven]

quoting bernzy: Once you start buying power tools etc., the spending never ends...

what do use for a sander.....after your plug is finished on the lathe.

i'm thinking about a stationary rotary sander for example...
any preferences for model and manufacturer? also a mini drill press.

i'm not going into buisness but want more plugs than i will ever need for trading...benefits, raffles,gifts ect.
and have almost everything else except a air brush and lots of paint...

[Bernzy]

I picked up a 4" belt/disc sander for short money (about 60 bux) at Harbor Freight.
Not fancy, but it works.

Bernzy

[BigFish]

I do most of my sanding right on the lathe! What kind of sanding you talking about Raven?

[Raven]

i had a phone call and then that makes the freakin dog go from half impulse power to warp factor 10 in 3 seconds.....geesch

on sanding.....
i meant ...just for the ends mostly or for making the flat spots on the sides or on top....

[BigFish]

I am looking for a disc/belt sander like Bernzy said...I got a cheapie that is ok but looking for something heavy duty!

[justplugit]

Larry, if ya get the heavy duty belt sander get the best belts you can buy. One of those suckers breaks and you'll jump right up thru your new shops roof.
Don't ask me how i know.

[BigFish]

Yeah Dave I never skimp on quality...thanks for the heads up on the breaking belts!

[Raven]

only a hundred clams at the domed heapo

[Raven]

yeah belt sanders are pissah for sharpening chisels.....
because you can get that scalloped out curve )| near the point
by holding it right on the curve of the belt sander...

i have so much stuff to buy that i 'll have to go back to work....

you guys gotta try crab apple (free wood) its sweet looking
and as hard as hard rock maple.... good weight to it too
i wont have to add much weight to these babies.....they'll
cast a country mile.....